The First Reactions To The Viking Revenge Thriller THE NORTHMAN Are In and It Sounds Like a Must Watch Movie!

The first reactions are in for director Robert Eggers’ brutal Viking revenge film The Northman, and as you’ll see, the critics who have had the opportunity to watch it were blown away by what it delivered.

This is one of my most anticipated films of the year, the footage I’ve seen from the movie looks so badass, and it’s cool to see that Eggers, once again, delivers a great movie!

The Northman is set at the turn of the 10th century in Iceland, and the story explores how far a Viking prince will go to get revenge for his murdered father. The cast includes Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Anya Taylor-Joy, Björk, and Ralph Ineson.

The movie will be released in theaters on April 22nd. Prepare for a stunning, epic film filled with intense bloody action!

#TheNorthman is incredible. Like, fall-to-your-knees, ‘HOW the HELL did they do this?’ good. Breathtakingly gnarly too. It deserves to be a massive hit. EGGERS HIVE ASSEMBLE. pic.twitter.com/NpijhqV6g8

— Cameron Frew (@FrewFilm) April 5, 2022

#TheNorthman is a visually stunning time piece that is meticulously crafted and intricately paced. The film holds you with an unyielding grip and its heart pounding score, with the bloody action to match. A layered story that shines with its star-studded cast. One word…EPIC! pic.twitter.com/7RYQi2jo9I

— The Nerdy Basement 🇩🇴🇵🇷 #4Townie #4Town4Eva (@nerdy_basement) April 5, 2022

Imagine a Frank Frazetta painting — not unlike that mural painted on the side of your weed dealer's Chevy van — suddenly came to life. For two full hours. That's #TheNorthman. I give it 5/5 cawing ravens.

— David Fear (@davidlfear) April 5, 2022

The Northman is spectacular. It’s surprisingly Eggers’ most accessible film, but no less immersive in its authentic feel. It’s a gripping revenge story that keeps its hand around your throat & visually stunning. Compelled me to whisper "holy shit!" several times. #TheNorthman pic.twitter.com/5VDbxIqU0s

— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) April 5, 2022

Robert Eggers’ #TheNorthman is hauntingly visceral & super transfixing. You definitely won’t be able to take your eyes off this blood-soaked revenge tale. Alexander Skarsgård is a BEAST & ferocious throughout. Nicole Kidman has a couple scenes that floored me. Daring & devilish pic.twitter.com/9DMX3Mm4sq

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) April 5, 2022

There's a press embargo for THE NORTHMAN. Fortunately, we're not press. The film is incredible. Fully realized and epic, it reaffirms we're in the hands of a master filmmaker. Eggers is the one. pic.twitter.com/2oDggwqh6H

— Beyond Fest (@BeyondFest) April 5, 2022

There’s no denying the visual storytelling of Robert Eggers. #TheNorthman is a haunting, bold and brutal Viking epic, not for the faint of heart. And you have never seen Alexander Skarsgard like this before. @FocusFeatures pic.twitter.com/frrcG0u4Gf

— Paul McGuire Grimes (@PaulsMovieTrip) April 5, 2022

#TheNorthman is Robert Eggers’ best film yet. Stunning cinematography sets the scene for the perfect merger of otherworldly Norse mythology with the brutal reality of Viking history. Bloodthirsty. Powerful. Spiritual. @TheNorthmanFilm is a magnificent and epic saga for the ages. pic.twitter.com/hSa1S0Mc3Z

— Maggie Lovitt 🔜 SWC (@maggieofthetown) April 5, 2022

all you need to know about The Northman — a $90 million viking revenge movie directed by Robert Eggers — is that every single moment of it feels like a $90 million viking revenge movie directed by Robert Eggers.

— david ehrlich (@davidehrlich) April 5, 2022

The Northman: Robert Eggers has made his Gladiator. A satisfying, emotional revenge epic that kept me guessing and engaged with its beautiful language, mythology, and cinematography. Smaller than the trailers make it seem but still powerful and moving. The final battle is 🔥🔥🔥. pic.twitter.com/VKQK3GSTzb

— Germain Lussier (@GermainLussier) April 5, 2022

#TheNorthman is uncompromising, raw, and savage. It's a ruthless revenge story set during the Viking Age, and Alexander Skarsgård is a beast of a man. pic.twitter.com/CixZXDbLO0

— John Nguyen (@JohnSpartan300) April 5, 2022

It’s a crying shame that THE NORTHMAN has been so criminally mishandled because it’s precisely what blockbuster cinema should aspire to, and still has the potential to be. Formally audacious but welcoming; easy to follow but not, simply, a guided tour. Five big ‘ol stars. Björk! pic.twitter.com/vXpDLOrU7b

— Jack King (@jackarking) April 5, 2022

It's truly incredible to see Robert Eggers working on such a large scale with #TheNorthman

As visually stunning as Eggers' past work, and his entire cast is tremendous, especially Alexander Skarsgård, who is an absolute beast.

Plus, Willem Dafoe being weird and fart jokes! pic.twitter.com/Ee2RSHAAwl

— Ross Bonaime (@rbonaime) April 5, 2022

THE NORTHMAN or, two-plus hours of me flipping between "HELL YES" and "OH NO" with startling regularity.

— Kate Erbland (@katerbland) April 5, 2022

THE NORTHMAN is exactly what you’d expect from a $90 million Viking revenge film by Robert Eggers. Brutal & dazzling with a vast attention to detail. Story is pretty straightforward & slow early on but I was still in awe of its spectacle. Alexander Skarsgård is an absolute beast. pic.twitter.com/eTJlWGNeRe

— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) April 5, 2022